Highlights of the day: Above normal heatwave projected for next 3 months

Latest news updates: Catch all the news updates from around the world here

4:28 PM

News update: CM Kejriwal taken to Tihar after court sends him to judicial custody

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was brought to Tihar Jail  today after a city court sent him to judicial custody till April 15, officials said. Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an excise policy-linked money laundering case.

4:16 PM

Petition against CM Kejriwal 'passing orders' in custody: HC asks ED to submit its note to special judge

The Delhi High Court today asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to submit its note to the special judge, dealing with the excise policy-linked money laundering case in which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested, on the issue of the CM passing orders while in custody. The bench ruled that the special judge is directed to pass an order, if required, in accordance with law. It also stated that it has not commented on the locus standi of the petitioner.

3:59 PM

GST collection grows 11.5% year-on-year to second highest ever at Rs 1.78 trillion in March

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection grows 11.5 per cent year-on-year to second highest ever at Rs 1.78 trillion in March: Finance ministry.

3:07 PM

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to CMs of WB, Assam, Manipur after storm hits 3 states

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke to the chief ministers of West Bengal, Assam and Manipur in the wake of destruction of property in the three states because of a storm, and assured them of all possible central help. Shah also asked BJP workers in the three states to provide every possible help to the affected people during this hour of distress.

3:02 PM

SC issues notice to Kashi Vishwanath temple trustees on Gyanvapi management's petition

The top court has issued a notice to Kashi Vishwanath temple trustees on Gyanvapi management's plea against allowing Hindu prayers at a mosque cellar. 

2:49 PM

News update: ED files reply on the bail of BRS leader K Kavitha on Delhi liquor policy case

2:16 PM

People of this country will give the requisite reply to this dictatorship: Sunita Kejriwal

2:06 PM

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visits the storm-affected area

2:05 PM

Supreme Court questions DMK's Udhayanidhi regarding writ jurisdiction for clubbing FIRs

The top court today asked Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin how he can approach the Supreme Court under writ jurisdiction with his plea for clubbing of multiple FIRs for his "eradicate Sanatan dharma" remark. A bench told Udhayanidhi that he could have filed a petition in the apex court under section 406 of CrPC, seeking transfer of criminal cases but not under Article 32 of the Constitution which deals with writ jurisdiction.

2:01 PM

News update: Delhi Assembly adjourned till April 8

The Delhi Assembly on Monday was adjourned till April 8 amid slogan shouting by AAP and BJP members. AAP MLA Rajesh Gupta accused the BJP of "extorting" Rs 60 crore through electoral bonds from an accused in the excise policy case and sought a reply from the BJP. Following his address, AAP MLAs trooped into the Well and raised slogans, seeking a reply from the BJP on the electoral bonds issue. The BJP MLAs, in response, raised slogans against the AAP, following which the proceedings were adjourned till April 8.

1:22 PM

SC refuses to stay survey of Bhojshala complex in MP's Dhar

The top court has refused to stay  the 'scientific survey' of Bhojshala complex in MP's Dhar, says no action should be taken on outcome of ASI survey. The Supreme Court also issued notice to the Centre, ASI, and the Madhya Pradesh government on plea against 'scientific survey' of Bhojshala complex in Dhar district. 

1:08 PM

Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren withdraws plea challenging HC decision

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has withdrawn his plea challenging the Jharkhand High Court's decision refusing to give him permission to attend the Assembly session. Soren withdrew the plea as it has become infructuous because assembly sessions have concluded now. 

12:59 PM

EC warns BJP's Dilip Ghosh, Congress' Supriya Shrinate, asks them to remain careful

The ECI, in its order after the receipt of their replies to notices issued to Dilip Ghosh and Supriya Shrinate over MCC violations, said they are convinced that they made a personal attack and thus violated the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct. They have been warned to remain careful in public utterances during the Model Code of Conduct period. Their election-related communications will be specially and additionally monitored by the Commission from this time onwards.

12:31 PM

SC issues notice to ED on bail plea of Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji in money laundering case

The top court today sought response from the Enforcement Directorate on the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested last year in connection with a money laundering case. The court issued a notice to the agency and directed it to file reply by April 29. The Madras High Court on February 28, while dismissing the bail petition, had said that if he is let out on bail in a case of this nature, it will send a wrong signal and that it will be against larger public interest.

12:15 PM

No coercive action against Congress over tax demand notices in view of General Elections: I-T department to SC

The Income Tax department today informed the Supreme Court that it will not take any coercive action against the Congress over the tax demand notices of approximately Rs 3,500 crore in view of the Lok Sabha elections. The bench posted the Congress' plea against the tax demand notices for July.